[cooking] Deglazing is a cooking technique for removing and dissolving browned food residue from a pan to make a sauce, known as a pan sauce, that is often made to accompany sauteed meats. The browned residue is due to either the Maillard reaction or caramelization. When a piece of meat is roasted, pan fried or prepared in a pan with anothe... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deglazing_(cooking)
[engine mechanics] Deglazing is a process by which the surface of an engine cylinder is roughened to create friction between the moving parts and allow engine oil to grip the sides of the cylinder. ==Details== In a gasoline or diesel engine, the pistons ride up and down within the engine maintaining a tight seal via the piston rings. Over t... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deglazing_(engine_mechanics)
De·glaz'ing noun The process of giving a dull or ground surface to glass by acid or by mechanical means. Knight. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/D/25